Animal Experience: Meerkats

Hang out with mischievous mammals in our MEERKAT experience!

Meerkat Encounter – Meet the Mob!

Get up close with our playful meerkats! Enjoy a 30-minute feeding session (bugs included!) while chatting with our expert zookeeper.

A fun, hands-on experience you won’t forget!

  • £89 for 1 person
  • £149 for 2 people
  • Includes zoo entry for participants + 1 extra guest!
  • Duration: Up to 30 minutes

By taking part, you’re not only making amazing memories, but also helping support wildlife conservation at the Welsh Mountain Zoo!

Unfortunately, due to the design of our Meerkat habitat, this experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Important Information

  • Participants must be age 7+ (under 18s must have an adult on-site). Our Zoo team may ask for proof of age and reserves the right to refuse participation if a child does not appear to meet the age requirement or if incorrect age information was provided.
  • Max 2 guests per experience.
  • Pre-booking required (at least 1 week in advance). To avoid disappointment please enquire further in advance for peak periods (weekends and school holidays).
  • Safety barriers in place for protection.

For full Terms & Conditions, please Click Here.

Booking with a voucher?

If you have a voucher code from Red Letter Days / Buy a Gift, please get in touch with experiences@welshmountainzoo.org

Vouchers previously purchased from Red Letter Days / Buy a Gift will expire on Monday 2nd March 2026 therefore to avoid disappointment please contact our team before Friday 20th February 2026 to arrange your animal experience.

We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable experience!